Local fruits and vegetables contribute to food security in the area. Efforts to gather information about local fruits and vegetables is very important. This is due to the diversity of local fruit and vegetables are endangered due to the penetration of imported fruits and vegetables that increasingly dominate, changing consumption patterns and land use. This study examines the diversity of local fruits and vegetables in Jember. The research method using exploratory survey which aims to gather information with a qualitative approach. The research instrument is observation sheet, interview and documentation. The survey area covers 31 districts in Jember, namely:Subdistrict Kencong, Gumukmas, Puger, Wuluhan, Ambulu, Tempurejo, Silo, Mayang, Mumbulsari, Jenggawah, Ajung, Rambipuji, Balung, Umbulsari, Semboro, Jombang, Sumberbaru, Embankment, Bangsalsari, Panti, Sukorambi, Arjasa, Pakusari, Kalisat, Ledokombo, Sumberjambe, Sukowono, Jelbuk, Kaliwates, Sumbersari and Patrang, Respondents were interviewed are traders of fruit and vegetables in the market and the centers of the fruit. The results of this exploratory study found that 46 kinds of local fruits and 52 kinds of local vegetables. 52.2% met the local fruit is cultivated, ie 24 types of local fruits such as:Avocado, Grapes, Belimbing, Duku, Durian, Guava, Guava Water, Orange Semboro, Orange Large, longan, mango, mangosteen, Melinjo, jackfruit, pineapple, papaya, banana, rambutan, Salak, Sawo, passionfruit, soursop and breadfruit. 30.8% of local vegetables that have been cultivated at 16 types of local vegetables such as: Bawang Merah, Bawang leaves Cabbage, Cauliflower, chinese cabbage / mustard, Long Bean, Large Chilli, chilli, Mushroom, Tomato, eggplant, beans, cucumber, pumpkin Siam, Kale and Spinach,

The Covid-19 pandemic is closely related to immunity, a biological protection system found in the human body. This system can ward off free radicals that will enter, so it is not easy to catch the disease. If this system works properly, then a person can avoid virus attacks. Consuming fruits and vegetables is the best immune boosting way that can be done. The importance of knowing local fruits and vegetables so that it can increase immunity. Make sure fruits and vegetables are always on the diet, so that the body is always in the best condition. This research examines the diversity of local fruits and vegetables in Jember District which can increase immunity. The research method uses exploratory survey, which aims to collect information with a qualitative approach. The research instrument consists of: observation sheets, interview guidelines and documentation. The survey area covers 31 districts in Jember District. The results of the study found 28 types of local fruit that can increase immunity, namely : avocado, sweet starfruit, wuluh starfruit, cantaloupe, red dragon fruit, guava, crystal guava, lime, semboro orange, kedondong, manalagi mango, gadung mango, pineapple, papaya, banana ambon, banana berlin, banana kepok, banana nangka, banana raja, soursop, big orange, ciplukan, passion fruit, pomegranate, mangosteen and apple melon. Also found 18 types of local vegetables that can increase immunity, namely: pumpkin, tomatoes, green spinach, red spinach, leeks, oyong, large chilies, rawit chilies, katu leaves, moringa leaves, papaya leaves, kenikir, cabbage, ferns, celery, and cauliflower. Of the 28 types of local fruit found, as much as 44.8% has been cultivated. From 18 types of local vegetables, which has been cultivated by 38.9%.

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